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Aureus - Probus VICTORIA GOTHIC; Victory
| Gold | 5.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GOTHIC
Translation:
Victoria Gothica.
Victory over the Goths.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Probus (VICTORIA GOTHIC; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Gothic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman goddess Victory, while the reverse side features the Gothic king Probus, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Roman Empire's period of Gothic rule.
